Look Development Artist

Job Description

Responsibilities

''What would you say you do here?''
• Establishes the look and qualities of characters, props and environments for an animated film with direction from the Production Designer, Art Director, and Look Development Supervisor
• Ability to handle complex and technically demanding Look Development setups
• Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise
• Works with other departments to communicate Look Development needs (such as Modeling) and provide for other departments' needs (e.g. Lighting and Character FX)
• Ensures that Look Development files are complete and ready for lighting
• Stays aware of the broader show needs as they relate to the Look Development Department (schedule, complexity of setups, etc.)

Qualifications

''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''
• Good artistic eye for detail with the ability to build a fleshed-out look to match various 2D Art Department references
• Experience with 3D paint packages (e.g. Mari, Substance, ZBrush)
• Diligent with ability to handle complexity of our pipeline
• Familiarity with Polygonal and UV Layout
• Familiarity with the construction of complex shader networks.
• Ability to debug complex shader networks.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

''What can I offer?''
• History of successful collaboration within a team.
• Proactive and creative problem solver.
• Experience within other related skills (i.e. modeling, compositing, animation, etc.)
• 3 years production experience on a feature film
• Background in visual arts

Salary Range: $78,312 - $110,000

Additional Information

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